When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...

In the last two decades, cognitive science has made remarkable progress in unraveling the mysteries of how we learn, uncovering numerous approaches to optimize and enrich the learning experience.

If you focus on connectivity, metadata and personalization, you can set up an effective cognitive search system and then use machine learning to improve it. With all the hype around artificial ...

What is intelligence? Is it fixed, or can it be developed? Does academic success always lead to achievement in life? How do we define success? Are schools effectively preparing today’s learners for ...

Maintaining good cognitive health at any age requires a combination of accessible, motivating and stimulating interventions. Cognitive reserve, far from being fixed, is built up throughout life.

People like to take the path of least resistance when it comes to cognitive effort -- a common assumption in cognitive psychology. Researchers have now come to a different conclusion: once people ...

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Meditation and foreign language training does not boost cognitive function in cognitively healthy older adults, a new study suggests. The findings are similar to results from another study published ...

Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is linked to an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Effective and ...

India faces a critical challenge with weak learning outcomes among its 800 million digital users, exacerbated by AI ...